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New here to the forums. I drew my 4th choice elk tag. It's for the new spike only hunt in the Wenaha unit. Kinda torn on it since I live in Bend and probably won't be able to get out there a ton during the season. Also, haven't spent much time out there and don't know the likelihood of taking a spike? The Wenaha Bull tag was my first choice (and prob will be for about 15+ years I'm guessing) and I know its a trophy unit, but does anyone know anything about spikes in the area? The other possible plus to purchasing the tag is that I'd be able to archery deer hunt the unit as well. But like I said, don't know if it would be worth it. Just starting to research it so any info help! Thanks and look forward to interacting on the boards from here on out!

New here to the forums. I drew my 4th choice elk tag. It's for the new spike only hunt in the Wenaha unit. Kinda torn on it since I live in Bend and probably won't be able to get out there a ton during the season. Also, haven't spent much time out there and don't know the likelihood of taking a spike? The Wenaha Bull tag was my first choice (and prob will be for about 15+ years I'm guessing) and I know its a trophy unit, but does anyone know anything about spikes in the area? The other possible plus to purchasing the tag is that I'd be able to archery deer hunt the unit as well. But like I said, don't know if it would be worth it. Just starting to research it so any info help! Thanks and look forward to interacting on the boards from here on out!

Welcome aboard. The key is to be out there. By the time I got the bull tag, I would hope to have some intimate knowledge of the area. Tough to get the time, but make the best of it with lots of photos and notes until your chance comes to go after the big boy.

Hey FWD, Welcome. I have no info for that unit, I have never stepped foot there and liklely never will. You must bow hunt or hunt the Cascades for elk if you are paitent enough to wait 15 or more years for that one.